A retired railway employee in Jhansi allegedly murdered his 32-year-old live-in partner and attempted to destroy evidence by burning her body parts over several days before being caught.
A chilling crime has shaken Jhansi, revealing a disturbing trail of brutality, secrecy and calculated attempts to destroy evidence that took place over several days inside a rented house.
Police say a 64-year-old retired railway employee, Ram Singh Parihar, also known as Brijbhan, allegedly murdered his live-in partner, a woman 32 years younger than him, and then tried to erase all traces of the crime by burning her body parts one by one. The victim has been identified as Preeti, aged 32.
Murder Hidden Inside Rented House
According to investigators, Ram Singh had been living with Preeti in a rented house in the Brahmnagar area under Sipri Bazar police station limits. He had taken the house on rent barely 20 days before the crime came to light. The two had been in a relationship for nearly a decade and were living together without marriage. Ram Singh already had two wives.
Police believe the murder took place around seven days before it was detected. After allegedly killing Preeti, the accused cut her body into several pieces and wrapped them in a tarpaulin. In a horrifying attempt to destroy evidence without attracting attention, he allegedly burnt one body part every day on a stove inside the house so that the smell would remain confined indoors, a report by Dainik Bhaskar reported.
Investigators said the accused planned the disposal carefully and continued living in the house while carrying out the act, attempting to ensure neighbours did not suspect anything unusual.
Blue Box, Leaking Liquid Raised Alarm
On Saturday night, the accused reportedly decided to dispose of the remains. After failing to fit the body parts into a drum, he packed partially burnt remains, bones and ashes into a blue box. He then hired a loader auto for Rs 400 and transported the box with the help of his son and others. The box was taken to a locality where his second wife lives.
Suspicion was raised when a foul smell began emanating from the box and liquid started leaking out. Local residents and the auto driver alerted the police around 2 am. By the time officers reached the spot, the accused had fled.
When police opened the box, they found partially burnt human remains inside, leaving officers and residents stunned.
The auto driver, Jai Singh Pal, told police, “I was paid Rs 400 to transport the goods. Four people came with a box and loaded it into the vehicle.”
Police detained the accused’s son and others for questioning. The victim was later identified, who had earlier left her husband and children and had been living with Ram Singh.
